In a hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, the staff is faced with a common but difficult problem: their fire-rated wood door hinges are failing to keep the doors closed properly. Despite installing standard 4.5″ x 4.5″ spring hinges on each door, these 3070 heavy-duty fire-rated wood doors fail to remain closed without additional help. The hotel management doesn’t like to install a door closer which affects its door look, leading them to seek an alternative solution.
Used Screws are the Problem
Improving and upgrading door hardware on residential and commercial buildings can be a challenge for a number of reasons. For example, screw holes on wood frames of the mahogany door tend to enlarge and loosen when screws are removed, causing the holes to be less effective and secure. Besides, screw hinge patterns may vary from one maker to another, leading to binding during a retrofit and thus restricting smooth door closing. These are common and potentially expensive problems for commercial buildings, especially hotels that endeavor to upgrade their facilities.
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Please note that Waterson Closer Hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.
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